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Last Thursday was a stiletto kind of day. When I married Joe, that is Yes friends, after many years, cheers and tears together, we made the ultimate, sacred vow that forever says, “I do ” A realistic triple-combo of weathering storms, embracing still moments and par tying with the best of ‘em, Joe and I are battletested, scarred and deeply grateful all in one

Life can be tough And it can be beautiful. And the two can (and should) coexist like, well, a loving, steadfast husband and wife.

From celebrating Gal Grads (yes, submit a pic of your gal grad to be included just email to Sue!) to helping gals find the best gift for hubbies and honeys on Father ’s Day, the June issue will be full of inspiration, celebration and yes, positivit y and girl power!

Are YOU a female business owner? Or, do you know of one? Reach out to Melinda to help us promote savv y business gals Learn bare beaut y tips, soak up the sunshine and learn common keys to success. Count on this (and so much more!), coming soon in glo’s June issue

It rained on our wedding day Friends said that meant luck I say it was reality reminding us that love can endure amidst the storms It can And it does So while it was a stiletto kind of day? Galoshes would’ve worked too.

It’s the irony of consistent contradiction that is this thing called life. And this irony can ser ve as an invigorating reminder that we are alive, that reality prevails and that it’s our attitudes that color life We must consciously choose a world of positivity and love With deliberate focus, we can all grasp the power of positivity ; its strength is beyond comprehension I’ll choose it, how about you?

And, friends, it ’s through this view of positivity of gratefulness for yesterday and believing in goodness to come that I must now announce my depar ture.

I will soon move away from the Midwest, and while I will remain in publishing, I am saying goodbye to a nearly 20-year career in print magazines, ser ving this amazing region. Why the change? Because life is unpredictable and sometimes we must embrace life’s surprises.

So while my hear t is heavy to say goodbye as I have so loved glo, all for which it stands and all who graciously read this creation my spirits are also lifted Why? We can still be connected in my next publishing phase, if you wish to be glo is and will remain in great hands, so please, as one reader said, “Keep on glo-ing ” And for those who also wish to follow my journey, I invite you to join me on June 1 for the launch of www.InSuesShoes.com

What ’s InSuesShoes com about? It ’s not about me, nor is it about shoes (sorr y about that one) Instead, it ’s about life and the many shoes we all wear as we traipse, trip and skip through life’s journey Laugh with me Embrace life’s goodness and together, whether in fuzz y slippers, hiking books, bejeweled stilettos or laced up running shoes, let ’s step together in this gift called life

I’ll see you once more in glo’s June issue and until then, enjoy the piece within your hands From celebrating Mother ’s Day to learning the habits of ‘Dreamers and Doers’ to best tips for brides, this issue is full of grea n Enjoy

Lynn

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Faith Van Gilder and Cathy Christoff at “Coppelia” ballet on March 23, 2018. We met in 1980 as college students on a summer tour of Europe Bridesmaids in each other ’s weddings and friends for 38 years

Faith Van Gilder

My friend, Nanc y (on the right) moved from For t Wayne to Colorado so we don't see each other ver y often She came for a visit last fall and loved how the city has grown in such a positive way! Her new love - glo!! Now I save my copies and send to her ever y few months!!! Donna Kaiser

For over a year now, gals from the last junior class of Central Catholic High School in For t Wayne which closed in 1972 have met monthly for dinner, drinks and fun As many as 20 have gathered and they hope others will see this and join in!

Cheers, ladies! –Sue

Hi Sue, I made your Spring Onion Frittata on Easter morning My husband and I enjoyed it immensely Thanks again for your great magazine Keep on glo-ing! Cheri

The gals from GirlzRock “When they go low, we go high.” You’ve got that right and you girls DO rock. Keep being awesome, ladies. Sue a

And since Mother ’s Day is coming Best friends Cour tney and Bentley with the most recent issue of glo. Readers, meet your “Date Night” girl (and yes, Sue’s daughter).

Thank you for submitting, Julia! Happy

Hi Sue. The attached pic ture is the "Gals of ’67 " We all graduated together from Hunter town High School 50 years ago At retirement, many came home from distant states to settle near Hunter town We’ve been enjoying lunch monthly and sharing little adventures together This pic ture is from our annual Christmas par t y What a joy renewed friendships have been!